Clarifying the conflation of biochar carbon stability and its soil co-benefits

Biochar 2026 Open access

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Authors: Robert W. Brown, David R. Chadwick, Davey L. Jones
DOI: 10.1007/s42773-026-00581-4
Cited by: 4
References: 30

Abstract

Not all biochar is equal. We clarify the frequent conflation between biochar carbon stability and soil co-benefits across research, policy, and markets. While stability ensures long-term carbon storage, co-benefits rely on more surface functionality from less stable biochar. Decoupling these dimensions enables designing biochar optimized for distinct functions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions Iron oxide chemistry and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Biochar
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
67–67
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN